Kenya's economy to expand by 4.3 pct in 2026: World Bank
Nairobi: Kenya's economy is projected to expand by 4.3 percent in 2026, down from an earlier forecast of 4.9 percent, as heightened geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainty weigh on growth prospects, the World Bank has said. In its latest Kenya Economic Update released on Thursday, the»»»
Interior Ministry Report on Magnitsky-Sanctioned MP Delyan Peevski Reaches Parliament
Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev has submitted to the National Assembly a report on an operational inquiry concerning Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski, who is sanctioned for corruption under the US Global Magnitsky Act. The report contains records from an international»»»
Foreign Minister, OECD Accession Coordinator Discuss Bulgaria's Membership Progress
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova met with Gita Kothari, the coordinator for the accession of candidate countries at the Secretariat of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the Foreign Ministry reported on Friday. Kothari is in Bulgaria for a working visit, »»»
Saudi Autism Virtual Clinic wins international recognition
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Autism Virtual Clinic has received international recognition at the World Summit on the Information Society 2026 in Geneva, less than a year after its launch. The clinic, an initiative of the Autism Families Association, was honored after being selected among the finalists in»»»
Ukraine’s Patriot Play is Both Impossible and Pointless: Here’s Why
“In theory,” one can dream about building “anything and anywhere.” In practice, cold hard realities get in the way, says veteran Russian military analyst Alexei Leonkov, commenting on Ukraine’s hopes to license-build Patriot missile interceptors. Speaking to Sputnik, Leonkov pointed out that:Japan »»»
Foreign exchange reserves rise over week
Tunis, July 10, 2026 (TAP) - The Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) reported a further increase in the country's foreign exchange reserves on Thursday.According to the central bank's daily data, net foreign exchange reserves reached TND 25.073 billion,...»»»
Tunindex up 1,6%, over week
Tunis, July 10, 2026 (TAP) - The Tunindex rose by 1.6% during the week from July 6 to 10, 2026, breaking through the 20,000-point threshold for the first time to reach 20,158.7 points, bringing its year-to-date performance to +49.9%.According to the...»»»
Qatar affirms commitment to developing intellectual property during WIPO meeting
Geneva: Qatar participated in the 68th Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization, held in Geneva. Saleh Abdullah Al Mannai, Assistant Undersecretary for Commerce at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and head of Qatar's delegation, said in a statement that t»»»
German military to leave base in Iraq’s Irbil by September, Spiegel reports
BERLIN: Germany will withdraw troops from the northern Iraqi city of Irbil and close a field camp there, after US moves to remove a protection force as part of its own drawdown plans, Spiegel reported on Friday. The troops will go by the end of September, Spiegel said, citing a parliamentary defen»»»
38,000 Malawians leave South Africa after anti-migrant protests
LILONGWE, Malawi: Malawi said Friday it had brought 38,000 nationals back from South Africa in a month as part of an exodus of foreigners fleeing anti-migrant threats and violence, with six dying on the way. South Africa has been rocked by weeks of protests and unrest targeting immigrants, who stan»»»
Abu Dhabi launches central hub for autonomous vehicle oversight
Abu Dhabi: Under supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), has inaugurated a central control room dedicated to managing and monitoring autonomous vehicle (AV) o»»»
Brazil inflation slows amid falling food and fuel prices
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Inflation in Brazil slowed slightly to 4.64 percent year-on-year, driven largely by falling food and fuel prices, according to official data released Friday. The easing could provide a boost for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is seeking re-election in October, at a»»»
The quiet truth about Hungary’s “golden visa”
A guest column for Daily News Hungary by Emese Széll, Private Real Estate Advisor to Premium Clients in Hungary If you follow international property headlines, you have probably read that Hungary “reopened its golden visa” in 2024 — a rare move at a time when the rest of Europe was quietly closing »»»
Chile, Argentina revive mining treaty with $20.7B pipeline - UPI.com
Argentina is experiencing a new wave of mining investment, particularly in copper, while Chile seeks to capture more of the economic activity linked to those projects. File Photo by Mario Ruiz/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile, July 10 (UPI) -- Chile and Argentina have revived a nearly three-decade-old treaty to»»»
Transtu and Chinese CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Co., Ltd. ink agreement to modernise TGM rail line
Tunis, July 10, 2026 (TAP) - The Tunis Transport Company (Transtu) and Chinese manufacturer CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Co., Ltd. on Friday inked an agreement to modernise the Tunis-Goulette-Marsa (TGM) suburban railway line serving the northern suburbs of...»»»
Kufic script: a testament to early Islamic civilization
MAKKAH: Early Islamic inscriptions in Kufic script recently discovered in Al-Sidriya site in Al-Dawadmi in the Riyadh region are nothing short of a historical treasure, providing an insight into not just the documentation process of different aspects of life centuries ago, but also the nature of th»»»
11th Century Bayeux Tapestry arrives at the British Museum from France - UPI.com
The Bayeux Tapestry will be on display at the British Museum starting in September. It arrived at the museum today from France. Photo courtesy of Antoine Cazin, La Fabrique de patrimoines en Normandie, via The British Museum July 10 (UPI) -- The Bayeux Tapestry, considered one of the world's greate»»»
Pentagon lifts suspension of pilots involved in South Carolina flyover - UPI.com
The Pentagon announced Friday that it is lifting the suspensions of eight Apache helicopter pilots who were involved in a Fourth of July flyover. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo July 10 (UPI) -- The Pentagon announced Friday that it is lifting the suspensions of eight Apache helico»»»
Dubai Customs gears up for 3 million summer travellers
Dubai: Dubai Customs has raised its operational readiness for the peak summer travel season, with around three million passengers expected to pass through Dubai’s airports during the first half of July. The preparations are being carried out through an integrated operational plan designed to ensure»»»
Khalifa Fund launches AI training programme for entrepreneurs in Al Ain
Abu DHabi: The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has launched the second edition of its “Prompt Engineering” programme for members of the Abu Dhabi Chamber in Al Ain, as part of efforts to equip entrepreneurs with artificial intelligence (AI) skills and support the growth of innovative»»»
Ceasefire over, talks on: Trump's latest message to Iran
President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States has agreed to hold further talks with Iran even as he declared the ceasefire between the two countries “over”, underscoring the fragile state of diplomacy after fighting flared again this week. “Iran has asked us to continue ‘talks.’ We h»»»
Medieval masterpiece Bayeux Tapestry arrives in London
The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in London for the first time in more than 900 years after a highly secure and complex journey from France to the British Museum, as FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi explains. The 11th-century masterpiece depicting the Battle of Hastings will be displayed from Se»»»
Man nearly sucked out of 'detached' window on Ryanair flight
Ryanair said one of its planes was forced into an emergency landing at Thessaloniki airport in Greece shortly after takeoff on Friday after a window was "detached", with industry sources saying a passenger was partially sucked out of it. A man was nearly sucked out the window of a Ryanair»»»
Spain faces deadly wildfires, at least 12 killed, 19 missing in Andalusia
At least 12 people have died in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires, with many victims killed while trying to flee the flames by car or on foot in southern Almeria. Sarah Morris reports from Madrid, where authorities say the fire may have started after a power cable fell onto the road and ignited dr»»»
President Erdogan’s unusual gift to NATO leaders sparks surprise
After a NATO summit focused on Iran, Ukraine and ties with Donald Trump, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan surprised leaders with an unusual gift: engraved vintage revolvers with live ammunition. The unexpected presents created diplomatic and logistical challenges, with several leaders saying »»»
Ukrainian spy accused of killing Monaco bombing suspect retracts confession
A Ukrainian military intelligence officer who confessed to killing a woman suspected of carrying out an unsuccessful hit on a sanctioned oligarch in Monaco has withdrawn his confession, Ukrainian media reported Friday citing court proceedings, instead pinning the blame on his co-defendant. The offi»»»